My leadership regrets
Here are two situations from my time as a leader that I regret. Personal lives of staff are important.
Stories about leadership
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Why I took a large pay cut to career pivot
I took a 40% pay cut when I left my school leadership role. Find out how it changed my life for the better.
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Improving representation on boards
“Iesha, what’s you opinion on how youth focused charities can have more Black representation on their boards?” Well…
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Creating change in organisations
People in leadership roles often have to implement change. I share what I learnt from implementing a peer coaching program when I was a teacher and the lessons it taught me about creating organisational change in various sectors. Background Almost a decade ago I was an assistant head teacher in a school that was doing […]
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Head of Diversity and Inclusion? No, thanks
Head of Diversity and Inclusion is an important role. It’s a role for many people who are serious about societal change. It’s also not a role for me. Here I share my current reservations around this job title especially for the most senior Black member of staff in an organisation. Tick Box Title? For 6-10 […]
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Why we all need to be sales people
Your good work is not enough. We all need to be sales people
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Want to engage the hard to reach? Get off your bum and go to them
When we want to reach parents or others who don’t usually engage with what we offer, how much do we really just try and bend them to what suits us?
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How to bounce back from negative feedback or criticism that wounds you
Have you ever received feedback or criticism that was painful or made you feel a sense of shame? Read on to for a frame work that will help you deal with it.
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How to be useful and build great professional relationships
I’ve been told that the key to success is to be useful to people. Read on to find four ways that you can implement this week to be useful, successful and build great professional relationships
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Leadership lessons from a 7 year old Harry Potter fan
Undertaking a daring or new initiative can be daunting. These 4 leadership tips that I learnt from my Harry Potter obsessed son can help.